SEWA RAHIM ANTARA PRO DAN KONTRA

Abstract

One of the marriage’s aim is to have offspring. It is commonly coveted by newly married couples. Various methods are used, but reality not all spouses are able to have a biological child. This can be caused by infertility or diseases. Nowadays, medical technology gives alternative way for intended parent with surrogate mother. However, this practice has gained attention among society and scholars. Some of them agree this practice and the others forbid it. Their opinions who forbid surrogacy more observe to social aspect. This practice can attract to the standard of animal life and the occurrence of mixing nasab. In the ethical aspect, inserting seeds into another woman's womb is forbidden (harām) based on the ḥadīth of Prophet Mohammed Saw. This practice can eliminate the nature of motherhood and damage the order of life. The opinion that allows practice of surrogacy is more emphasis on the concept of emergency, where the desire to get offspring is high. The results of this research indicate that the practice of surrogate mother cannot be categorized as an emergency and urgent matter because the subject of this practice is not fill requirement.